Ocean City, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Grays Harbor County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
111 Population 33/sq mi density
$251,900 Home Value $235,642 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Ocean City, WA

At a Glance

Home Value
$251,900
11% below
Zillow: $235,642
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
23% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
8% above
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Ocean City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ocean City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
89%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ocean City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ocean City is $251,900 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,642. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Education

26.0% of adults in Ocean City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ocean City has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 68.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 20.

Data Overview

People

Population111
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density33/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.7%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$22,664
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,829M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,092

Housing

Home Value$251,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$235,642
Housing Units242
Rent Burden28.2%

Health

Obesity34.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,513/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain68.8 in/yr
AQI20 (Good)
Elevation40 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Broadband74.0%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Ocean City was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Olympia Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 100 Mbps.
There are 246 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.